New Analysis
Postal Services: Relevance over Nostalgia
Postal services may no longer play the central role in daily life they once did. But they remain an important thread in Switzerland’s social fabric. A new analysis by Christoph Eisenring explores what a sustainable, modern public service model for postal delivery could look like in the years ahead. Read Now. |
The Figure
Switzerland and South Korea have had a free trade agreement since 2006. Since then, exports to the Asian country have almost tripled to 3.6 billion Swiss francs. A similar dynamic is now hoped for from the recently concluded agreement with the Mercosur countries of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. (CEI) |
The Holiday Season
The Art of a Good Vacation
When should you skip a city tour you’ve already paid for? And how can you discover hidden travel gems? In his column for the NZZ am Sonntag, Jürg Müller takes a closer look at the summer holidays. Drawing on principles from economics, he explains how to make the most of your time off. |
Federal Expenditures
Resetting the Balance Between Social and Military Security
Social security and national defense: both are core responsibilities of the state. With tightening federal finances, it’s becoming harder to meet both demands. Michele Salvi, Philippe Güttinger, and Simon Stocker show where funds have gone so far – and what that means for future priorities. |
Energy Policy
Free Solar Power for Everyone?
Every resident of Switzerland should receive an annual quota of solar power—this is the provocative proposal put forward by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa). Price tag: 58 billion Swiss francs. Christoph Eisenring takes a closer look at the arguments—and arrives at a surprising conclusion. |
Health Policy
Limited Access to Psychiatrists, Despite Ample Supply
Those seeking psychiatric help often wait weeks for an appointment—even though the number of psychiatrists has steadily increased over the past 20 years. For Anna Laura Ludwig, the diagnosis is clear: demand is growing significantly faster than supply. |
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